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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.54, 3,562.99 and 1,339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.54, 3,562.99 and 1,339.54 is: 2,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.54 : 3,562.99 = 1,339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.54/3,562.99 = 1,339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.54x = 3,562.99 × 1,339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.54x = 4,772,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,755.37/2,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.28

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